Umbraco
Umbraco is a powerful, open-source content management system (CMS) that leverages the .NET framework to deliver an efficient and customizable web development experience. Renowned for its user-friendly interface, Umbraco enables content editors and developers alike to effortlessly manage and curate digital content, making it an ideal solution for organizations of all sizes. One of the key features of Umbraco is its flexibility, which allows developers to create customized solutions that fit specific business requirements. With a wide range of APIs and support for custom templates, Umbraco can handle various projects, from corporate websites to e-commerce platforms. Its strong multi-user management capabilities make it easy for teams to collaborate effectively while keeping control over who can edit and manage content.
The active Umbraco community and its range of packages provide valuable resources and support, making it easy for users to add new features and enhance functionality. By choosing Umbraco, organizations get a dependable partner for creating engaging and scalable digital experiences that meet their goals. Whether you want to build a simple blog or a large enterprise site, Umbraco is a flexible and effective CMS solution.
Why we choose Umbraco
In our opinion, Umbraco is one of the most user-friendly CMS platforms available. e have extensive experience customizing the editing experience to match our clients’ specific needs and preferences — including intuitive document types, content templates, and a well-structured content hierarchy. All of this helps make daily work in the CMS seamless and empowers editors to create engaging content. At Dwarf, we have focused exclusively on headless or decoupled system architecture in our Umbraco projects over the past few years. This means the user interface and the underlying functionality are separated and communicate via an API. A headless setup allows content to be distributed across multiple platforms and devices. The benefits of a headless approach include greater flexibility, easier scalability, and the ability to reuse data across systems — all of which offer clear advantages over a traditional monolithic setup.
We’re especially proud of this approach, as it has enabled us to build several successful white label solutions as well.
Cases
Whitelabel platform in Umbraco for the Danish Superliga
Dwarf developed a scalable and flexible Umbraco CMS for Divisionsforeningen. The platform allows Superliga clubs to launch individual websites with unique design and content – all built on a shared backend with integrations to live sports data and match information. It’s easy to manage and ensures consistent quality across all clubs.
Digital museum experience with Umbraco
With Umbraco as a headless CMS, Dwarf helped create a calm and aesthetic online experience that reflects the museum’s physical atmosphere. The solution integrates the museum’s database, enabling high-resolution exploration of the collection, tour bookings, and publication purchases. The result is a significant increase in digital visits and improved accessibility.
Global platform for play and learning
Dwarf developed learningthroughplay.com for The LEGO Foundation using a headless Umbraco CMS and a Vue.js/Nuxt frontend. The solution serves as a global content hub with flexible modules and a playful design that supports the foundation’s mission to promote learning through play. The platform allows new sites to be launched quickly and without developer assistance.
Game universe and career portal in one
Dwarf created IO Interactive’s new website using a headless Umbraco CMS and Vue.js frontend. The solution brings together game universes and career opportunities in one flexible platform that supports both fan engagement and employer branding. It’s built to scale and enables easy content updates without developer involvement.
